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A 515-mile underground natural gas pipeline running through Alabama, Georgia and Florida is expected to be fully operational by the end of the month. The Sabal Trail pipeline will be partially in use next week, according to the Opelika-Auburn News. The pipeline runs from a point near Alexander City, Alabama, to south of Orlando, Florida, in order to supply natural gas to Florida Power and Light and Duke Energy of Florida. Sabal Trail Transmission spokeswoman Andrea Grover says the company has employed about 1,200 construction workers in Alabama and more than 6,000 for the entire project. Sabal Trail's contractors have reportedly spent more than $32 million in Alabama communities for such things as equipment rentals, supplies, lodging and meals and vendors since September, according to Grover. She says the company first started communicating with landowners, public officials and others about the project in June 2013. Construction preparation started in late August of 2013, andInterstate Natural Gas Pipeline Opening Soonhttp://apr.org/post/interstate-natural-gas-pipeline-opening-soon
112375 as http://apr.orgSun, 18 Jun 2017 21:24:41 +0000Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Opening SoonMacKenzie BatesThe Alabama Supreme Court is voiding its earlier decision not to recognize a lesbian couple's adoption that was carried out in another state. The opinion announced today falls into line with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling issued in March. It says the Alabama court erred in declaring the adoption held in Georgia invalid. One woman bore three children, and her partner adopted them — not in Alabama, but in Georgia — where they believed their chances at adoption would be better. Alabama courts got involved when the couple broke up, and the birth mother tried preventing her former partner from having regular visits with the children. The Alabama Supreme Court refused to recognize the other woman as a parent, and she appealed to the nation's high court. The unofficial start of the summer travel season is here. The American Automobile Association expects thirty eight million motorists to drive at least fifty miles from home over Memorial Day. That could mean a lot of traffic as people head toAlabama Supreme Court annuls its ruling on lesbian adoption, Memorial Day travelhttp://apr.org/post/alabama-supreme-court-annuls-its-ruling-lesbian-adoption-memorial-day-travel
92269 as http://apr.orgFri, 27 May 2016 21:54:45 +0000Alabama Supreme Court annuls its ruling on lesbian adoption, Memorial Day travelMacKenzie BatesFarmers from all across Alabama are meeting in Montgomery today. The state capital is hosting the ninety-fourth Alabama Farmers Federation Annual gathering. The group meets every year to elect leaders, recognize volunteers, and discuss agricultural issues. This year over one-thousand two hundred farmers will be in attendance. Mary Johnson is the director of news services for the federation. She says awards will be given out to both members and volunteers who played a major role in agriculture… “The meeting is mostly to recognize the outstanding county federations and what they’ve done throughout the year. The outstanding individual members, what they’ve done throughout their entire time as federation members. And then we also picked a few people who are exemplary in other things.” This year Alabama Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey is receiving the Federation’s Service of Agriculture Award. It’s the highest honor the organization hands out. Number two Alabama claimed a record 25 thAlabama Farmers Federation Annual Gathering, Smart to coach playoffhttp://apr.org/post/alabama-farmers-federation-annual-gathering-smart-coach-playoff
83313 as http://apr.orgMon, 07 Dec 2015 22:43:03 +0000Alabama Farmers Federation Annual Gathering, Smart to coach playoffMacKenzie BatesF ormer Alabama first lady Dianne Bentley says she's "doing fine" days after her divorce from Gov. Robert Bentley. Dianne Bentley filed for divorce from the governor in late August, citing an irretrievable breakdown. A judge officially ended their 50-year marriage Tuesday. The former first lady says God is helping her, and expressed thanks for prayers. She says she still wants to represent the state "as a lady" even though she isn't first lady anymore. Bentley' made the comments at a rally against domestic violence in Montgomery last night. Bentley campaigned for domestic violence awareness and prevention as first lady, and she says she wants to continue doing that. Two University of Alabama alumni will be honored for their contributions as social workers today. John Houston and Harriet Means are among the honorees joining the Alabama Social Work Hall of Fame. Both inductees earned advanced degrees in social work at UA. Misty Creel is the assistant director at the Tuscaloosa CountyFormer Alabama First Lady 'doing fine', Alabama vs. Georgia previewhttp://apr.org/post/former-alabama-first-lady-doing-fine-alabama-vs-georgia-preview
79857 as http://apr.orgFri, 02 Oct 2015 21:45:39 +0000Former Alabama First Lady 'doing fine', Alabama vs. Georgia previewMacKenzie BatesAlabama Governor Robert Bentley is moving forward with plans to close some driver’s license offices across the state. Bentley made the remarks today during a trip to Birmingham. There are 33 possible driver’s license offices in the state that could close. He will follow the recommendations by Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Director Spencer Collier. In addition to the license offices, Bentley is expected to close some Alabama National Guard Armories and possibly some state parks. Bentley will get recommendations from the director of the Alabama Department of Conservation tomorrow. The full plan is expected to come out later this week, before the start of the 2016 fiscal year. A crowdfunding campaign funding the launch of a Birmingham Community Land Trust is underway. The Dynamite Hill – Smithfield Community Land Trust would help to preserve the significance of the Dynamite Hill area for black people in Birmingham. Susan Diane Mitchell is a Board Member of Magic City Agriculture Project.Bentley to close some driver's license offices, Saban on Georgia matchuphttp://apr.org/post/bentley-close-some-drivers-license-offices-saban-georgia-matchup
79580 as http://apr.orgMon, 28 Sep 2015 21:41:54 +0000Bentley to close some driver's license offices, Saban on Georgia matchupAlex AuBuchonAn inmate at Staton Correctional Facility has tested positive for tuberculosis. Prison medical staff say the inmate has been quarantined and is being treated in an infirmary. Alabama Department of Corrections spokesman Bob Horton says the state Department of Public Health is testing all inmates at Staton for tuberculosis, but he says as of now there have been no other cases reported. As a precaution, Staton inmates are not being allowed outside the facility for activities such as supervised work details until they're cleared by state public health officials. But inmates are allowed all movement inside the prison and are continuing their daily schedules. A new report card has poor marks for Alabama when it comes to high schools giving girls equal opportunities in sports. The study is by the National Women’s Law Center. It says Alabama is 49th out of 50 states and the District of Columbia, with a 58% gender equity gap when it comes to Title IX sports. Eight states in the south rank inPrison Inmate Diagnosed With Tuberculosis, Alabama Near Last in Title IX Sportshttp://apr.org/post/prison-inmate-diagnosed-tuberculosis-alabama-near-last-title-ix-sports
74817 as http://apr.orgWed, 01 Jul 2015 14:34:23 +0000Prison Inmate Diagnosed With Tuberculosis, Alabama Near Last in Title IX SportsNational Public RadioTranscript STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Good morning. I'm Steve Inskeep, with news of a gradual escape. More than 2,000 turtles were in captivity at a northwest Georgia farm. The owner sells them as pets, or to the Chinese market. Turtles are not known for their speed, but somehow 1,600 of them got away. The farmer suspects vandals tore down the fences around his farm. Turtles known as snappers, eastern paints and yellow belly sliders made their way to nearby waterways and freedom - slowly. It's MORNING EDITION. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright National Public Radio.1,600 Turtles Escape From Georgia Farmhttp://apr.org/post/1600-turtles-escape-georgia-farm
14891 as http://apr.orgFri, 20 Jul 2012 12:05:00 +00001,600 Turtles Escape From Georgia FarmBy Georgia Public Broadcasting Orme TN Weve been taking an in-depth look at the water dispute between Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Our series concludes with a warning from the tiny town of Orme (Orm), Tennessee, just across from the North Eastern Alabama border. The town ran out of water two years ago. And as Georgia Public Broadcastings John Sepulvado reports, the residents say its a sign of bigger water problems for the Southeast ... ... This series was produced by a collaboration of Alabama Public Radio, Florida Public Radio and Georgia Public Broadcasting.Tri State Showdown pt 4 - A Warning from Ormehttp://apr.org/post/tri-state-showdown-pt-4-warning-orme
10555 as http://apr.orgThu, 27 Aug 2009 20:02:33 +0000Tri State Showdown pt 4 - A Warning from OrmeBy Georgia Public Broadcasting Atlanta GA The state of Georgia has three years to get congressional approval to use Lake Lanier as a drinking water source for metro Atlanta. Recently, some politicians and environmentalists have suggested metro Atlanta turn to sources other than the Chattahoochee River for water. But as Georgia Public Broadcastings John Sepulvado reports, there are four reasons why Lake Lanier is the only answer for metro Atlantas water woes ... ... this series was produced as part of a collaboration between Alabama Public Radio, Florida Public Radio and Georgia Public Broadcasting.Tri State Showdown pt 3 - Lake Lanierhttp://apr.org/post/tri-state-showdown-pt-3-lake-lanier
10539 as http://apr.orgWed, 26 Aug 2009 23:32:24 +0000Tri State Showdown pt 3 - Lake LanierBy Alabama Public Radio Tallahassee FL The 19-year court battle among Florida, Georgia and Alabama over the river system they share has flared up again. Last month, a federal judge gave Georgia three years to get Congressional approval or lose Atlantas main water source. But Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue vows to fight the ruling, and for those at the other end of the river system, the judges deadline may come too late. In the first of a four part series on this issue, Florida Public Radios Margie Menzel reports ... ... this series of reports is a collaboration of Alabama Public Radio, Florida Public Radio and Georgia Public Broadcasting.Tri State Showdown pt 1 - Apalachicolahttp://apr.org/post/tri-state-showdown-pt-1-apalachicola
10533 as http://apr.orgTue, 25 Aug 2009 23:35:59 +0000Tri State Showdown pt 1 - ApalachicolaBy Alabama Public Radio Eufaula AL In part one of this series, we met a Florida oysterman who wants to protect the future of Apalachichola Bay. A little ways upstream, the state of Alabama is also looking to the future and hopes the middle section of the A-C-F basin can fulfill one of its original intended functions as a commercial shipping channel. Alabama Public Radios Brett Tannehill reports ... ... This series is a collaboration of Alabama Public Radio, Florida Public Radio and Georgia Public Broadcasting.Tri State Showdown pt 2 - Eufaulahttp://apr.org/post/tri-state-showdown-pt-2-eufaula
10534 as http://apr.orgTue, 25 Aug 2009 20:08:32 +0000Tri State Showdown pt 2 - EufaulaBy Alabama Public Radio Tuscaloosa AL A recent court ruling struck down Georgias use of Lake Lanier as the drinking water supply for metro-Atlanta ... and that has triggered a number of spirited remarks from Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue regarding the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin. The three states are heading back to the negotiating table with a three year deadline of putting this long running dispute to rest. Alabama Public Radios Brett Tannehill sat down recently with Governor Bob Riley ...Governor Bob Riley Talks Tri State - interviewhttp://apr.org/post/governor-bob-riley-talks-tri-state-interview
10488 as http://apr.orgFri, 14 Aug 2009 20:12:05 +0000Governor Bob Riley Talks Tri State - interview